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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961,472.80, 2,942,209.20 and 699,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961,472.80, 2,942,209.20 and 699,341.60 is: 1,049,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961,472.80 : 2,942,209.20 = 699,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961,472.80/2,942,209.20 = 699,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961,472.80x = 2,942,209.20 × 699,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961,472.80x = 2,057,609,289,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,609,289,462.72/1,961,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,012.40

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